Who would you have host the Tony's next year?- Page 3

[Fan2]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 2:52pm

What "it" does Billy have besides being a comedian? Is that what everyone wants as a host for the Tonys? Personally, I don't think the host has anything to do with ratings - it's not like the Oscars, where people will go to see the movies (remember the year of Titanic? - huge ratings for the Oscars). Most people will never see a Broadway show so they just don't care. IMO Hugh has charisma and talent up the wazoo and should do it as long as he's asked and available - I think he's an excellent host.

[Aigoo]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 2:57pm

Fan2, like it or not, the Tony's probably wouldn't be broadcasted unless they had the money for it, i.e. ratings. Ratings add in a HUGE part of what television channels will air because of the money that companies are willing to pay to advertise their products on said airtime. If a sitcom finale has hugely better ratings than some awards show, it will overrun. Now the Tony's have been so established for so long, it probably isn't likely, but that's how society works.


It's not that everyone wants a comedian as the host for the Tony's, but it's the main idea. You might've read the constant disappointments from the Tony's, and the host probably makes it all the worthwhile to watch. If we have some..dull..boring person up there, most thespians wouldn't even bother to tune in. Unless it was a dull, boring piece of eyecandy. Then they might reconsider. But a comedian is usually ideal because it captures the interest of the audience and keeps them entertained.

Updated On: 6/7/05 at 02:57 PM

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 3:11pm

norbie and john would be GREAT!!!!!

or billy crystal

[freelancer]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 3:24pm

Hugh. Beautiful Hugh.

[Madame X]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 4:09pm

Megan Mullally.

I like the Steve Martin/Martin Short idea.

NO Cheno. Could you imagine having to hear her speak for 3 hours?

[Tom1071]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 4:25pm

Unfortunately, it has to be someone that middle America knows.

Ratings are what's important to the network and in turn it's wants important to the American Theatre Wing because the Tony's in turn generate business for Broadway.

Nathan and Matthew would be good, particularly after the release of the The Producers Movie.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 6:13pm

-Bernie
-Michael Arden (I know, but let me hope)
-Norb would be pretty freakin awesome, it would be cute if Sherri did it with him
-Cheno would be hot
-The hottest would be Idina and Taye (hooootttteeeesssttt couple)

[jmnpublications]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 8:28pm

I love Victoria Grant's idea. Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett would be genius!

lc

[Jimmyojimmy]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 8:30pm

I would love to see carol burnett.

[mabel]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 8:37pm

Alan Cumming.

[Glebb]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 8:39pm

Corky St. Claire and the New Main Street Singers.

[BroadwayGirlWicked]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 8:44pm

Norbert Leo Butz should deffinatley host he won best leading actor they should have the best leading actor host every year